birdbath

noun

bird·​bath ˈbərd-ˌbath How to pronounce birdbath (audio)
-ˌbäth
: a usually ornamental basin set up for birds to bathe in

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This plant likes moister soils than most milkweed, and mine is planted near a birdbath that gets emptied frequently to add fresh water. Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025 Turn your backyard into a wildlife oasis for less than $50 with a charming birdbath that attracts songbirds, hummingbirds, and even butterflies to your space. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025 Thanks to its resin material, this birdbath offers the style of a metal design without getting too hot for birds’ feet. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 May 2025 Mosquito larvae hatch in areas where standing water collects, like ponds, birdbaths, flower pots, and gutters. Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for birdbath

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First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of birdbath was in 1847

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birdbath

noun
bird·​bath ˈbərd-ˌbath How to pronounce birdbath (audio)
-ˌbȧth
: a basin set up for wild birds to bathe in

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